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Visit our Website www.stlouis.va.gov. For patient concerns please use http://iris.va.gov/. Visitor Policy included in this section! Louis County, Shiloh (IL), St.

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, the VA Saint Louis Health Care System is a two-division facility (St. Louis City & South County) that serves our nation's heroes and their families in MO and IL. Our outpatient clinics are located in St. Louis City (on Manchester Rd), North St. Charles and Washington. Visit our website www.stlouis.va.gov. We've recently updated our Visitor policies:
Outpatient Settings (all VASTLHCS Locations)
• One person may accompany a Veteran to an outpatient appointment. All must be able to wear a mask.
• Children are permitted if able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required). If child is unable to wear a mask or remain with an adult, they will not be permitted on campus. COVID Isolation Rooms (inpatient)
• Visitors are restricted from entering the room of a suspected (person under investigation) or known positive COVID19 patient.
• Alternative methods of visitor and patient interactions, such as video call application on cell phones or tablets, or phone calls are to be used. Scheduled and ad hoc family visits using these methods are encouraged.
• For end of life care or specific need for caregiver interaction with the patient (non-COVID or COVID19 positive patient/patient under investigation), an exception may be made when it is essential to make medical decisions or essential for the patients emotional well-being and care. The visitor must be masked and will only be allowed in the building if the name has been provided in advance to the Screening and Assessment unit with approval of the Operation Section Chief or designees. John Cochran Hospital Inpatient Setting
• Visiting hours are10 am to 6 pm. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Children must be at least age 10 to visit and able to wear a mask during stay
• All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. One adult visitor + one minor visitor will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required)
• One visitor per inpatient at a time and encourage to limit visit to 60 minutes or less. Staff may extend the length of the visit based on patient need and unit activities. Community Living Center Setting (JB)
• Visiting hours to 8AM-6PM. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Visitors will be pre-scheduled, and visit will occur in visitation booth either in lobby or outside building.
• Expand weekend/holiday visitation; allow for pre-scheduled weekend/holiday visitations between 8AM-6PM
• Children are permitted if at least age 10, able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required).
• Exceptions to the visitor restriction are approved by the CLC leadership. Spinal Cord Injury Setting (JB)
• Visiting hours to 8AM-6PM including weekends/holidays. All must be able to wear a mask during visit.
• Visitors will be pre-scheduled, and visit will occur in visitation booth either in lobby or outside building.
• Children are permitted if at least age 10, able to wear a mask throughout time on campus and accompanied
by an adult at all times. The child and adult will be treated as one visitor (no exemption required).
• Exceptions to the visitor restriction are approved by the SCI leadership.

10/16/2025

At VA St. Louis Health Care System, getting a flu shot is easy. From now through November 21, 2025, invites enrolled Veterans to visit our flu shot clinics—no appointment needed--including select Saturdays!

Take advantage of our Saturday Drive-thru Vaccine clinics. In fact, there's one coming up this weekend on October 18. Our amazing team of flu shot pros will be on hand from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks Bldg. 55 (Green Parking Lot) or at the John Cochran main hospital entrance.

If this weekend isn't good, we've got you covered on Nov 01 and Nov 15 at the same time and places. Or....

Visit the Jefferson Barracks Bldg. One lobby, or the John Cochran Hospital main lobby on Grand on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., except holidays.

And finally, if you have an upcoming appointment at any (yes, we mean any) VA St. Louis location, just let your care team know that you’d like to get your flu shot, and they’ll take care of the rest. Yes, it's that easy.

Protect your health and the health of those you love—roll up your sleeve and get your flu shot.

10/13/2025

Veterans and caregivers, this is a quick reminder that primary care clinics, all outpatient clinics, walk-in lab/radiology services, vaccine clinics, and administrative offices are closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, for the Federal holiday.

The John Cochran VA Hospital Emergency Room remains OPEN.

If the JC ER is not your closest facility, Veterans should dial 911 and go to the nearest emergency room in the event of a life-threatening emergency.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, dial the Veteran Crisis Line at 988 (option 1) or text 83255.

For non-urgent, non-emergency matters, Veterans should message their primary care teams via My HealtheVet: https://www.va.gov/health-care/

We wish all a safe and Happy Holiday. Clinic and administrative operations will resume on Tuesday.

10/03/2025

At VA St. Louis Health Care System, getting a flu shot is easy. From now through November 21, 2025, invites enrolled Veterans to visit a walk-in clinic—no appointment needed, including select Saturdays!

Swing by on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., except holidays. Visit the Jefferson Barracks Bldg. One lobby, or the John Cochran Hospital main lobby on Grand.

If you have an upcoming appointment at any VA St. Louis location, just let your care team know that you’d like to get your flu shot, and they’ll take care of the rest.

Busy during the week? Take advantage of our Saturday Drive-thru Vaccine clinics. They are open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 4 and 18, and November 01 and 15. Visit Jefferson Barracks Bldg. 55 (Green Parking Lot) or at the John Cochran main hospital entrance.

Protect your health and the health of those you love—roll up your sleeve and get your flu shot.

10/02/2025

Attention Veterans and VA Staff! Thanks to a generous DAV donation, the JB shuttle now sports a fresh new look—and yes, it’s a completely new ride, too!

Best of all...the JB Shuttle is just a phone call away. Simply dial 314-630-9098, and the shuttle will meet you right at your JB location.

Enjoy convenient, friendly service from our amazing JB shuttle volunteer drivers, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Getting around Jefferson Barracks has never been easier. And it’s free!

09/30/2025

Keeping track of your medications shouldn’t be complicated.

Get answers to general questions about managing your VA prescriptions online: https://www.va.gov/resources/about-managing-medications-online/

If you receive any over the counter or prescribed medications that aren't filled at a VA pharmacy, be sure to keep your care teams up to date!

09/28/2025

Today, on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we honor the strength and resilience of families whose loved ones gave their lives in service to our Nation. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

09/26/2025

Stand Down Alert!
Tomorrow!
Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Soldiers Memorial in Downtown St. Louis!

09/25/2025

Useful links: Find out if you can be buried in a VA national cemetery through VA’s pre-need eligibility program. Call the VA National Cemetery Office: (800) 535-1117 Visit the website for more info:
www.va.gov/burials-memorials/pre-needeligibility/
Schedule a burial for a Veteran or Veteran family member:
VA National Cemetery Office: (800) 535-1117
www.va.gov/burials-memorials/schedule-a-burial/

Are you a Veteran or spouse thinking about burial in a VA nationalcemetery?Start your pre-need burial eligibility application today:https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

09/24/2025

Veterans and Caregivers! Autumn is here, but we're ready! Join us for coffee and camaraderie at the VA St. Louis Health Care Welcome Event at Jefferson Barracks! This event will help you understand the VA health care you have earned. All current and newly enrolled Veterans and Caregivers are invited to this event!

Learn more about your Primary Care team, Whole Health Benefits, Travel Reimbursement, Women’s Health, Mental Health, Veterans Benefits Administration, PACT Act and much more!

When: Thursday, September 25, 4 -7 p.m.
Where: Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center, Bldg. 56 Conference Rooms
(3-story brick building with satellite dishes on roof, across from JB Bldg. 1)
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive (GPS: Use 3100 Koch Road)
St. Louis, MO 63125

Can't make it in person? No worries! Join us virtually.

Virtual Option: https://tinyurl.com/ydph73dv
Meeting number (access code): 2822 442 7024
Meeting password: Xa75n2ksAC*

See you there!

09/19/2025

Today (and always), we honor our POWs and MIAs, keeping a light shining in hope that our missing heroes will one day return home.

09/18/2025

We wish the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard and its members past and present a very happy birthday! On September 18, 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act which established the Air Force and Air National Guard.

For those who are wondering, April 14, 1948 is the official day of celebration for the founding of the Air Force Reserve. 🙂

09/15/2025

Did you know your VA brings together a dedicated mental health team, all working side by side to support you on your journey toward your treatment goals?

Learn more about VA’s Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) and how they support your mental health needs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp

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